How to Knit an I-Cord

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit an I-Cord. This technique is used to create knitted ropes or circular pieces of fabric that can be used as accents on hats, as fringe, as a finished edge, or as handles on a purse or bag.

Skill: Easy

Instructions:

[Note: The following instructions are for using a double pointed needle (DPN).]
Step 1: After you have cast on your desired number of stitches, knit all stitches.
Step 2: Slide the stitches to the other end of the of the DPN. If you are using straight needles, transfer the needles back to your main needle.
Step 3: Bring your working yarn around the back and start knitting again. Make sure to pull the first stitch tightly.

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Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Craftory Media. When he's not making knitting and crochet tutorials he's probably at the movies, drinking hard cider, or going on adventures with his wife and daughter. Learn More About Johnny

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Malyssa

Thank you so much for these wonderful tutorials. I can see how much work you put into them, and I look forward to them every day. 🙂